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Master of Pathology (Haematology) - School of Medical Sciences

Master of Pathology (Haematology) - School of Medical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    Curriculum Structure
     
    Phases Medical Based Programs Surgical Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2 & 3]
     
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Dissertation – partial fulfillment
    • Professional Exam II
    • Assessment to Phase III
    Phase III
    [Year 4]
     
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission
    • Phase III assessment [dissertation]
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Phases Lab Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2,3,4]
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission & assesment
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Contact Persons
    Professor Dr. Abdul Razak Sulaiman
    Dean
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    Professor Dr. Irfan Mohamad
    Deputy Dean [Postgraduate Studies & Professional Training ]
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    Mrs Siti Zubaidah Abdullah
    Senior Assistant Registrar
    Postgraduate Office
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  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    1.    Candidate MUST possess Medical Degree, such as MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council [MMC]
    • Refer MMC’s portal for the list of recognized institutions : https://mmc.gov.my/medical-education-recognition/
    • Candidates holding degree from unrecognized institutions are required to sit and pass the Malaysian Medical Qualifying Examination [MQE] prior admission

    2.    Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate

    3.    Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/interview before the final selection

    4.    Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department prior admission

    5.    Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full time based only

    Minimum candidature is 4 years and maximum 7 years

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    June & December

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
    • Registration Fee : 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8 Semester  = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 5,625.00 X 8 Semester = 45,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

     * Effective from Semester 2, Academic Session 2020/2021

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Pathology (Clinical Immunology) - School of Medical Sciences

Master of Pathology (Clinical Immunology) - School of Medical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    Master of Pathology is a specialized postgraduate course designed for medical professionals who wish to become experts in the field of pathology. This program provides advanced training in the study of diseases, their causes, mechanisms, and effects on the human body.

    Curriculum Structure

    Phases Medical Based Programs Surgical Based Programs

    Phase I

    [Year 1]
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    • Professional Exam I

    Phase II

    [Year 2 & 3]
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Dissertation – partial fulfillment
    • Professional Exam II
    • Assessment to Phase III

    Phase III

    [Year 4]
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission
    • Phase III assessment [dissertation]
    • Professional Exam II

     

    Phases Lab Based Programs

    Phase I

    [Year 1]
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I

    Phase II

    [Year 2,3,4]
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission & assesment
    • Professional Exam II

    School of Medical Sciences
    https://medic.usm.my/

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    1.    Candidate MUST possess Medical Degree, such as MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council [MMC]

    • Refer MMC’s portal for the list of recognized institutions : https://mmc.gov.my/medical-education-recognition/
    • Candidates holding degree from unrecognized institutions are required to sit and pass the Malaysian Medical Qualifying Examination [MQE] prior admission

    2.    Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate

    3.    Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/interview before the final selection

    4.    Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department prior admission

    5.    Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full time based only

    Minimum candidature is 4 years and maximum 7 years 

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    June & Disember 

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD) *
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8 Semester = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 7,500.00 X 8 Semester = 60,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    * NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Pathology (Medical Microbiology) - School of Medical Sciences

Master of Pathology (Medical Microbiology) - School of Medical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    Master of Pathology is a specialized postgraduate course designed for medical professionals who wish to become experts in the field of pathology. This program provides advanced training in the study of diseases, their causes, mechanisms, and effects on the human body.

    Curriculum Structure

    Phases Medical Based Programs Surgical Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2 & 3]
     
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Dissertation – partial fulfillment
    • Professional Exam II
    • Assessment to Phase III
    Phase III
    [Year 4]
     
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission
    • Phase III assessment [dissertation]
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Phases Lab Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2,3,4]
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission & assesment
    • Professional Exam II
     
    School of Medical Sciences
    https://medic.usm.my/

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    1.    Candidate MUST possess Medical Degree, such as MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council [MMC]
    • Refer MMC’s portal for the list of recognized institutions : https://mmc.gov.my/medical-education-recognition/
    • Candidates holding degree from unrecognized institutions are required to sit and pass the Malaysian Medical Qualifying Examination [MQE] prior admission

    2.    Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate

    3.    Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/interview before the final selection

    4.    Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department prior admission

    5.    Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full time based only

    Minimum candidature is 4 years and maximum 7 years 

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    June & December

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8 Semester = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 7,500.00 X 8 Semester = 60,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Medicine

Master of Medicine

  • OVERVIEW

    Master of Medicine is a postgraduate medical degree designed for medical professionals who wish to specialize in various fields of medicine. This program is typically aimed at doctors who have already completed their basic medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and want to deepen their expertise in a particular area of medicine.
    Area of studies:

    Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology and Critical Care)
    Master of Medicine (Emergency Medicine)
    Master of Medicine (Family Medicine)
    Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    Master of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
    Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology)
    Master of Medicine (Orthopaedics)
    Master of Medicine (Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery)
    Master of Medicine (Paediatrics)
    Master of Medicine (Psychiatry)
    Master of Medicine (Radiology)
    Master of Medicine (Surgery)

    Curriculum Structure
     
    Phases Medical Based Programs Surgical Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2 & 3]
     
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Dissertation – partial fulfillment
    • Professional Exam II
    • Assessment to Phase III
    Phase III
    [Year 4]
     
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission
    • Phase III assessment [dissertation]
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Phases Lab Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2,3,4]
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission & assesment
     
    • Professional Exam II
     
    School of Medical Sciences
    https://medic.usm.my/

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    1.    Candidate MUST possess Medical Degree, such as MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council [MMC]
    • Refer MMC’s portal for the list of recognized institutions : https://mmc.gov.my/medical-education-recognition/
    • Candidates holding degree from unrecognized institutions are required to sit and pass the Malaysian Medical Qualifying Examination [MQE] prior admission

    2.    Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate

    3.    Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/interview before the final selection

    4.    Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department prior admission

    5.    Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full time based only

    Minimum candidature is 4 years and maximum 7 years

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    April & October

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD) *
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8 Semester = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 7,500.00 X 8 Semester = 60,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Surgery (Neurosurgery)

Master of Surgery (Neurosurgery)

  • OVERVIEW

    Master of Surgery (Neurosurgery) is a specialized postgraduate course for medical professionals who wish to pursue a career in neurosurgery. This program is designed to provide comprehensive training in the surgical management of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system.
    Curriculum Structure
     
    Phases Medical Based Programs Surgical Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2 & 3]
     
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Dissertation – partial fulfillment
    • Professional Exam II
    • Assessment to Phase III
    Phase III
    [Year 4]
     
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission
    • Phase III assessment [dissertation]
    • Professional Exam II
     
    Phases Lab Based Programs
    Phase I
    [Year 1]
     
    • Basic specialty knowledge
    • Basic specialty clinical skills
    • Professional Exam I
    Phase II
    [Year 2,3,4]
    • Supervised specialized practice “apprenticeship”
    • Specialist in training [Registrar]
    • Dissertation – submission & assesment
    • Professional Exam II
     
    School of Medical Sciences
    https://medic.usm.my/

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    1.    Candidate MUST possess Medical Degree, such as MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council [MMC]
    • Refer MMC’s portal for the list of recognized institutions https://mmc.gov.my/medical-education-recognition/
    • Candidates holding degree from unrecognized institutions are required to sit and pass the Malaysian Medical Qualifying Examination [MQE] prior admission 
    2.    Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate
    • Extra requirement for M.S [Neurosurgery]
    Candidates must also possess 12 months of experience working in varying surgical specialties of which General Surgery is compulsory for at least 6 months in duration and Neurosurgery compulsory for at least 12 months duration. These attachments must be done in a hospital or institution certified and accepted by the University Senate and/or the by the Ministry of Health Malaysia after completion of Housemanship
     
    3.    Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/interview before the final selection
     
    4.    Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department prior admission
     
    5.    Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full time based only

    Minimum candidature is 4 years and maximum 7 years

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    June & Disember 

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 6,800.00 X 8 Semester = 54,400.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 7,500.00 X 8 Semester = 60,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

     

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